Faith W's Page

When did you realize you were a quirky black girl?

I realized I was a QBG in middle school and haven't changed since.

What does "quirky" mean to you?

I'm uncertain what quirky means to me at this moment, but I realize I have mannerisms/characteristics that are unique and that do not conform to socialized notions of the 'ideal woman'.

What does "black" mean to you?

Err. Um. Actually, it's just another word to me. Well, I mean it means different things to me, depending on the situation. I'll come back to this section...

What does "girl" mean to you?

Similar to the word black, girl is another label that limits one's freedom to move/express themselves beyond this category. While I do identify as a girl or woman, as it's a way to embrace my biological sex.

What kind of quirky things do you like to do?

- I make really strange facial expressions, and talk to myself to sort out my ideas. I skateboard 'goofy foot' and like to drink red wine with ice cream preferably on a cone.

How do you embrace your quirky?

I work on perfecting my quirkiness by continuing to express myself in ways that make me happy.

What does your ideal quirky black girl world look like?

Um, is there an ideal anything?

How did you hear about QBG?

I heard of QBG from Moya at the Allied Media Conference this last week.